PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Kim Jong Un’s younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, will be coming to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics on Friday, making her the first member of the ruling Kim family to ever cross into South Korea. South Korea is viewing her visit as a …

North Korea decided to send 22 athletes and 230 women in a “cheering section” to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in a joint effort with South Korea to re-engage, though the countries are at war in a decades-long standoff.
And the cheering section …

Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, will be the first member of the country's ruling party to enter South Korea when she arrives at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony Friday in Pyeongchang.
She will be part of a …

Heads retreat into shoulders like frightened tortoises, only spectators' eyes are visible as they sink into the protection of their man-made blubber. It is the weather for penguins and polar bears -- and winter sports enthusiasts. The PyeongChang …

If you don't know your luge from your skeleton, or your quadruple jump from your samalong, then worry not, our event-by-event guide is here to help. From February 9 to 25, there will be 102 medals up fro grabs in PyeongChang, covering seven sports and …

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(CNN) -- The Winter Olympics is upon us, which means it's time to brush up on sports you may not have watched or read about for four years. If you don't know your luge from your skeleton, or your quadruple jump from your samalong, then worry not, …

If you don't know your luge from your skeleton, or your quadruple jump from your samalong, then worry not, our event-by-event guide is here to help. From February 9 to 25, there will be 102 medals up fro grabs in PyeongChang, covering seven sports and …

(CNN) -- The Winter Olympics is upon us, which means it's time to brush up on sports you may not have watched or read about for four years.
If you don't know your luge from your skeleton, or your quadruple jump from your samalong, then worry not, …

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An Israeli youth supporter of settlements cries as Israeli police forces move protestors away from a house which is due to be emptied and demolished in the settlement of Ofra in the occupied West Bank, during an operation by …

When Australian Ballet director David McAllister was growing up in suburban Perth, there weren't a whole heap of boys learning classical dance. "My poor father lived through the whole drama of having this crazy boy who wanted to be a ballet …

Following inter-Korean talks, an announcement was made Wednesday night regarding a joint cultural event at Kumgangsan in North Korea, raising speculations about the performance, its venue and also the possibility that it may mark the resumption of …

Aerospace and defence shares were a stellar performer in 2017, led by the spectacular rise in Boeing shares from $156 to $335. Geopolitical crises in the Middle East/North Korea, the Indian-Pakistan subcontinent, Crimea/Ukraine, South China Sea …

Aerospace and defence shares were a stellar performer in 2017, led by the spectacular rise in Boeing shares from $156 to $335. Geopolitical crises in the Middle East/North Korea, the Indian-Pakistan subcontinent, Crimea/Ukraine, South China Sea …

(Bloomberg) -- Even premature babies have a role in the stage show North Korea puts on to persuade foreigners all is well in the isolated country.
In Pyongyang’s maternity hospital, a group of overseas press is introduced to a set of tiny triplets, asleep …

2018 could bring any number of unexpected things, but we know for sure that it will bring excellent concerts, theater productions, author readings, food festivals, and other cultural events to Seattle. Below, we've rounded up the 201 biggest events …

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James Harris Gallery presents their third annual Holiday Pop-up show featuring a choice selection of diverse objects from various media. Includes work by Ayumi Horie, Akio Takamori and many others. Dec. 7 – 20, 2017. …

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FIFA fans rejoice! The World Cup expansion for the game is possibly just a free download away. There's no date yet when it will be released, however, you can expect it …

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andrew W.K. has been named Person of the Year by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), honoring his life-affirming music and work, which promotes celebrating all life has to …

Europe's luxury kids brand THE SMALL GATSBY is collaborating with highly talented child musicians and actors as testimonials, building on Vienna's art tradition
VIENNA, VIENNA, AUSTRIA, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of the …

Canal Digital harnessing Xstream’s end to end OTT platform MediaMaker to grow its streaming business and TV Everywhere service across the Nordic markets
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading OTT and TV Everywhere …

He’s a music mega talent: Songwriter, Artist, Producer, and Engineer
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in the West African country Sierra Leone and moving to the United States as a 16-year-old in …

Africa’s premier art competition for young artists, L’Atelier (https://LAtelierCompetition.com), is renowned for its standout, memorable campaigns that push the bounds of creativity while exploring fundamental aspects of the artistic process and …

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In January 2018, 50% of Canadians with access to Stingray Music declared having had tuned …

Piano concerts with original compositions from new and older albums
SAN DIEGO, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, February 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the Love of Piano...
Two Hearts, One Grand!
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, USA, February 17, 2018. For …

New Music from the two Shamanic Practitioners Debuts High on Radio Charts, is called "Phenomenal, Primal" in early reviews, and slated for soundtrack placement.
PRESCOTT, AZ, USA, February 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In what has …

Living with Sickle Cell Disease All of His Life, Davis Launches a National Musical Tour to Educate the Public About a Devastating Blood Disorder
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, February 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musician Bone Davis has …

US, Japan, the UK, Germany, and France are the top revenue generating countries in the pro speaker market worldwide.
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the latest industry analysis by Arizton, the …

Michael Shawn Hartman Discusses Florida Shooting, Releases Acclaimed New Single Cruise Night and Cars, and Set to Perform Live Concert at the Circus in New York
MALIBU, CALFORNIA, USA, February 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Of the tragedy in …

Books, Movies & Music Events & Conferences

We are excited to present the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, just minutes from the festival grounds as the official hotel and conference space for West Coast Weekender. Start your day with brunch and poolside entertainment sponsored by Stoli Vodka. Panel discussions, workshops, and yoga sessions will be offered throughout the weekend.
Immerse yourself in the music, art, and community at the eclectic Worldbeat Cultural Center. Located at the world renowned Balboa Park, WorldBeat Center will play host to the festival on Friday & Saturday.
This year West Coast Weekender 2018 will also be supported by Traxsource, a unique electronic music store created and curated by DJs with decades of experience in the music industry.
Artist Line Up (subject to change):
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